AFRICAN MARIGOLD. The tallest of the marigolds (3'- 4') also the biggest flowers (3"- 5"). Easy to grow annual that does great in containers, borders, flower garden and around vegetables. Blooms continually until first frost. Giant (3"- 5") yellow, orange and gold double flowers(pic's#4,5,6). Plants form a bushy stalk around 36" tall and 12" around. Butterflies and Bees love African Marigolds. Deer and rabbit resistant. Planting around vegetables will turn away a lot of pests. Very easy to grow. Just add water and stand back! Flowers in about 7 weeks. Pretty much a carefree plant after seedlings are established. Drought tolerant. 300+ Quality seeds per order. Tagetes erecta. Annual. Spring, soil temp 70F+. Full sun. SOW 1/8" deep, 4" apart. Keep moist. Germination 7 - 14 days. Thin to 12". Medium water. Flowers are yellow/gold/orange. Blooms from early summer through late fall.